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• Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10%
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
• Hybrid

Are you a qualified Paramedic in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out.

The role

As a Functional Assessor, your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits.

The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.

Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And while you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package.

Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process. Please note that you must be committed to working at least three days per week for the part-time role.

About you

• An HCPC Registered Paramedic with a minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience within the past five years.
• Experience of working with adults in a range of clinical situations.
• Continuous Professional Development present on your CV.
• Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment.
• IT skills and experience of using a range of software
• Self-aware and focused on professional development
• Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality
• Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect and sensitivity in assessment delivery.
• Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards.
• Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team.
• Are eligible to work in the UK. (Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible.)

Benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
• Quality-related bonus of up to 10% once approved and eligible.
• 25 days of annual leave + BH with option to buy additional days or sell back.
• Annual registration fees paid.
• A comprehensive training programme.
• Full IT equipment provided for remote working
• Regular 1-2-1 reviews with your manager.
• Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• Wellbeing, care and support - i.e. Room to talk (counselling), peer support, wellbeing webinars, a Wisdom Wellbeing app and more.

Training

You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach and communities of practice. There'll also be the opportunity to undertake professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching to expand your capabilities. Other development opportunities include internal promotion and the chance to be part of a global network of healthcare professionals and work in various sectors. This is where it starts: apply now and take the first step.

Why SJB Medical

We are the longest-standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process.

Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire. To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you working as a Social Worker / OT or Nurse and looking for “that” new role, perhaps to be a part of something new and exciting?

Are you looking to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We're recruiting for Advanced Mental Health Practitioners at Band 7. As part of the Rapid Response team, you'll offer high-quality mental health assessments & short-term intervention to young people experiencing mental health crisis. We work closely with wider CAMH services, local authorities, education colleagues & other services.

The role is based at Fir Tree House in Slough when working days and Wexham Park Hospital in Slough when working nights.

Current shift patterns are:
• Assessment Clinician 09:00 – 20:00
• Late Assessment Clinician 11:00 – 22:00
• Follow Up shift 09:00 – 17:00
• Shift Lead 08:00 – 19:00
• Weekend/Bank holidays 08:00 – 17:00
• Night Shift 20:15 – 08:15

You'll be allocated a combination of shifts on a rota basis to complete your contracted hours.

You'll use your excellent communication skills & a compassionate nature to to give full support to patients & their families.

We are committed to your development and offer both internal & external training with this role.

Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early!



No day will be the same, so here are a few duties of the role;
• Provide high quality assessment and clinical formulation.
• Respond to crisis calls from Young people and their families
• Provide short term interventions/Follow ups when required and make on going referrals based on the clinical needs.
• Ability to manage and lead the shift by prioritising and delegating tasks.
• Identify appropriate interventions for young people and their families as well as the improvement of resilience and recovery which mitigates risks to themselves or others
• Maintain and develop key relationships with professionals external to the area of service, as well as patients and their families
• To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and ensuring all systems, records and data are stored and transferred correctly

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The 4“must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

• A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession e.g. Social worker, Nurse, OT
• Registration with relevant recognised body (e.g.: NMC, HCPC)
• Experience in working with mental health and complex needs
• Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation
• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to contact emily.perrin@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.



This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Frimley Health Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, and strong operational leader who will manage the Trust’s Emergency and Acute Medicine Directorate to deliver exceptional patient focused care.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and responsible to the specific Chiefs of Service, the Associate Director will provide effective leadership and is a key member of the Trust’s senior management team.

Utilising exceptional leadership skills, the successful applicant will work alongside two Departmental Triumvirates (Emergency Services and Acute Medicine) as well as Heads of Nursing in these areas, Clinical Leads and Operational Managers to ensure the Trusts and the Directorate’s operational and strategic objectives are met and that services run safely, effectively and efficiently.

The Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of financial, quality, performance, productivity and workforce targets, including national targets and objectives set as part of Trust business planning process. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the financial control of a sizeable budget, including pay, non-pay and income.

Main Duties include but not limited to;
• Delivery of safe, high-quality care
• Governance
• Operational planning and delivery
• Performance Management
• Financial Balance
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resource Management

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role: A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession e.g. Social worker, Nurse, OT Registration with relevant recognised body (e.g.: NMC, HCPC) Experience in working with mental health and complex needs Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact emily.perrin@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

A fantastic static Band6 Occupational Therapyopportunity has arisen at Wexham Park Hospital (WPH). This static role will give you an opportunity for targeted training to further develop or acquire specialist OT skills within medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Frailty, Falls and Dementia care). You will have access to the newly launched competency framework and standardized career pathway framework.

The OT department has a structured business plan in place, and it fully supports the weekly 20% protected non-clinical time including training that will be instrumental in enabling you to excel in your enhanced static role.

The team is led by a dedicated Principal OT for medicine who works closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Specialist. There is also support available from the Practice Development Lead and Clinical Flow lead for OT.This strong senior support is a commitment toachievinga clear vision that prioritizes staff development, collaborative working and creating a positive workplace culture.

We are interested in supporting OTs who are looking to return to practice (RTP).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK



To provide excellent, holistic and person-centered clinical care that advocates for patients

Participate in audits, data gathering and analysis exercises with support from senior colleagues

Actively seek areas for improvement and be open to change

Strive to provide an evidence-based service fit for today and the future

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader

Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff with support from senior colleagues

Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We promote and aim to achieve the ideal work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire.

To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Are you dynamic? Are you passionate about working in Critical Care & Surgery? Are you looking to work in a committed, driven team, striving to develop evidence-based practice & embed patient-focused care? If so, we are looking for you to join our expanding Surgical & Critical Care team right now!

Following recent successful business cases we are looking to recruit additional staff into the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. We are very excited to have the opportunity to further expand the Critical care and Surgical physiotherapy team.

This post offers the exciting prospect of being a core member of the team working in Critical Care & Surgery. This will include inpatient work in Critical Care, Surgical Acute Dependency Unit, General Surgery, plastics & ENT. There will also be opportunities to contribute & collaborate with our award-winning surgical prehabilitation service & our innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-up Service.

You will be supported & developed by both your Band 7 Team Leader & our cross-site APP for Critical Care. We are committed to ensuring we deliver high quality, individualised care to patients on critical care & the surgical wards in line with best practice, as well as developing our staff to achieve your career aspirations.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.



This post holder will work within the team providing surgical & critical care physiotherapy services at Wexham Park Hospital.

They will provide therapeutic clinical expertise & quality advice to patients on critical care & surgery as well as support to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching of band 5's & students will be core components of this role.

They will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working, along with other clinical specialists across the Trust, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.

With support & direction from their Team Leader & APP they will participate in service development & audit as well as education to both physiotherapists & the MDT.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

As aBand 6 Health Visitor, you will be part of our valued team in our Slough Child &Family Wellbeing Service,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including- Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose- changing lives through transforming health and care. The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards- with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal Candidate Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification Current NMC registration on third part of the register Experience in leading and working in health visiting teams Experience in leading interventions to improve outcomes and safeguard children and families Qualification in practice supervising/assessing for nurse learners Working knowledge of the tools and progammes used in health visiting to improve outcomes for children. Ability to work with electronic health records and with IT systems Full driving license and daily access to a car Other requirements Experience in line management and developing teams Experience of presenting policy and outcomes to commissioners and partners Experience of goal setting and managing interventions to meet outcomes.

As aSCPHN School Nurse, you will be part of our valued team in our Slough Child &Family Wellbeing Service,receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including- Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose- changing lives through transforming health and care. The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards- with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal Candidate Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Knowledge of national and local policy in Childrens Service and Public Health. Experience of working with children and young people. Understanding of child and adolescent development. Knowledge and application of clinical governance. Full driving license and daily access to a car

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital. It is a 12 month post covering Maternity Leave

We are a forward-thinking department offering a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including , Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation, follow up and angiography. We are striving to expand on Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.

This post would be an opportunity for a Physiologist with core knowledge and skills wanting to progress their career




• Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality Cardiac Investigation Service
• Being able to perform a wide range of investigations including Echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with some supervision; assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and providing comprehensive reports; Leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Training and development of self and others To successfully complete the current approved Level 3 qualification including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Workbook (if applicable), to enable registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To attend allocated study days / events to complete relevant learning and assessments. To undertake practical work in the Pharmacy department, including practical assessments to demonstrate on-going competence against set standards. Each duty to be allocated and supervised according to the level of skill the trainee has achieved. This may involve under supervision, passing on practical skills to others. To learn and work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times and complete in house competency training and assessments in a timely manner. Maintenance and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals Assist with the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate stock available for use. Assist with the maintenance of stock through participation in stock checks, stock rotation and evaluation of fitness for purpose. Assist with environmental monitoring e.g. temperature control, checks and maintenance of storage areas. Work within health and safety guidelines including COSHH and complete risk assessments as required. Accurately select required stock and participate in the distribution service for stock drugs to wards, departments and community clinics to minimise wastage and to ensure adequate stock, which is fit for its purpose. Assist in identifying stock not fit for purpose and carrying out safe disposal including controlled drugs and expired / damaged stock. Identifying unavailable stock and ensuring any items owed are communicated to relevant parties before monitoring the progress of outstanding orders. Maintaining stock in the out of hours Emergency Cupboard to ensure vital medication is available 24 hours a day. Co-ordinating dispensing of prescriptions for external units, ensuring they are packaged correctly, correct documentation is completed and that transport deadlines are met. Dispensing - Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescription types according to departmental procedure to provide a safe, accurate and timely service. Recognising what is required for a prescription to be legal and valid to dispense. Producing high quality prescription labels using the EPR system in line with prescribers requirements. Completing accurate calculations to ensure correct dosage and quantities provided. Working with automated dispensing systems and open shelf stock control to issue required medications. Accurately dispensing medication for a variety of prescription types. Performing routine self accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing. Dispensing of controlled drugs including maintenance of written legal records in register. Dispensing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags in compliance with cold chain requirements and manual handling requirements. Handling Chemotherapy including receipt of orders and maintaining records for oral cytotoxic dispensing. Dispensing complex prescriptions such as palliative care prescriptions. Processing prescription queries from staff, patients and the public both face to face, by phone and email in a professional manner within limitations. Maintaining legible, accurate written records relating to endorsement of prescriptions and any other required records. To undertake any further duties that may be necessary to help provide the dispensary service. Preparation and Assembly of Pharmaceuticals Participate in the preparation and assembly of non-sterile medicinal products / batches and the cleaning and maintenance of other equipment in a manner that meets Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures. Pharmacy Computer System Take personal responsibility for the accurate timely input of information on the pharmacy computer system to ensure the maintenance of a reliable database and adequate stock control. Access a variety of patient records while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance. Book out medication to the correct cost centre to ensure accurate drug budgets are maintained. Medicines Management (involves patient contact and working in wardenvironments) Working in ward and clinic environments while complying with infection control requirements. Checking patients own medication (PODs) and determining suitability for use. Counselling patients on safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines. Completing patient medication histories to determine pre-admission medicines. Liaising with patients, relatives, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and GPs as required to ensure seamless transmissions of care on admission and discharge. Participating in a Medicines Information rotation. Participating in a Homecare services rotation. Pharmacy reception and shop Take in prescriptions from staff over the counter. Take in prescriptions from outpatients and use. questioning to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications and exemption status. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Take cash / card payments and process through the till as required. Participate in the sale of Over The Counter (OTC) preparations to staff and visitors, under supervision required. Recognising patients who require Pharmacist referral.

A rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn, while working towards professional qualifications and registration.

You will be studying as an apprentice which will include practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualification s that will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

We are looking for individuals who can commitment to this training as this post would be suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and who are able to put in the necessary hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

Post involves working late evenings, weekend days and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

A rotational post allowing training, experience and competence assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
Development and demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ‘Standards for Pharmacy Professionals’ Practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualifications will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Training and development of self and others
• To successfully complete the current approved Level 3 qualification including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Workbook (if applicable), to enable registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• To attend allocated study days / events to complete relevant learning and assessments.
• To undertake practical work in the Pharmacy department, including practical assessments to demonstrate on-going competence against set standards. Each duty to be allocated and supervised according to the level of skill the trainee has achieved. This may involve under supervision, passing on practical skills to others.
• To learn and work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times and complete in house competency training and assessments in a timely manner.

Maintenance and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals
• Assist with the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate stock available for use.
• Assist with the maintenance of stock through participation in stock checks, stock rotation and evaluation of fitness for purpose.
• Assist with environmental monitoring e.g. temperature control, checks and maintenance of storage areas.
• Work within health and safety guidelines including COSHH and complete risk assessments as required.
• Accurately select required stock and participate in the distribution service for stock drugs to wards, departments and community clinics to minimise wastage and to ensure adequate stock, which is fit for its purpose.
• Assist in identifying stock not fit for purpose and carrying out safe disposal including controlled drugs and expired / damaged stock.
• Identifying unavailable stock and ensuring any items owed are communicated to relevant parties before monitoring the progress of outstanding orders.
• Maintaining stock in the out of hours ‘Emergency Cupboard’ to ensure vital medication is available 24 hours a day.
• Co-ordinating dispensing of prescriptions for external units, ensuring they are packaged correctly, correct documentation is completed and that transport deadlines are met.

Dispensing - Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescription types according to departmental procedure to provide a safe, accurate and timely service.
• Recognising what is required for a prescription to be legal and valid to dispense.
• Producing high quality prescription labels using the EPR system in line with prescribers requirements.
• Completing accurate calculations to ensure correct dosage and quantities provided.
• Working with automated dispensing systems and open shelf stock control to issue required medications.
• Accurately dispensing medication for a variety of prescription types.
• Performing routine self accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing.
• Dispensing of controlled drugs including maintenance of written legal records in register.
• Dispensing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags in compliance with cold chain requirements and manual handling requirements.
• Handling Chemotherapy including receipt of orders and maintaining records for oral cytotoxic dispensing.
• Dispensing complex prescriptions such as palliative care prescriptions.
• Processing prescription queries from staff, patients and the public both face to face, by phone and email in a professional manner within limitations.
• Maintaining legible, accurate written records relating to endorsement of prescriptions and any other required records.
• To undertake any further duties that may be necessary to help provide the dispensary service.

Preparation and Assembly of Pharmaceuticals
• Participate in the preparation and assembly of non-sterile medicinal products / batches and the cleaning and maintenance of other equipment in a manner that meets Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures.

Pharmacy Computer System
• Take personal responsibility for the accurate timely input of information on the pharmacy computer system to ensure the maintenance of a reliable database and adequate stock control.
• Access a variety of patient records while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance.
• Book out medication to the correct cost centre to ensure accurate drug budgets are maintained.

Medicines Management (involves patient contact and working in ward
environments)
• Working in ward and clinic environments while complying with infection control requirements.
• Checking patients own medication (POD’s) and determining suitability for use.
• Counselling patients on safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines.
• Completing patient medication histories to determine pre-admission medicines.
• Liaising with patients, relatives, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and GP’s as required to ensure seamless transmissions of care on admission and discharge.
• Participating in a Medicines Information rotation.
• Participating in a Homecare services rotation.

Pharmacy reception and shop
• Take in prescriptions from staff over the counter.
• Take in prescriptions from outpatients and use. questioning to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications and exemption status.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Take cash / card payments and process through the till as required.
• Participate in the sale of Over The Counter (OTC) preparations to staff and visitors, under supervision required.
• Recognising patients who require Pharmacist referral.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

• Salary: £37,500 - £43,000 + £2,000 after one year + ongoing bonus of up to 10%
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Part-Time Available
• Hybrid

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist in need of better work-life balance? Do you want regular hours so you can make the most of life? If so, we can offer you a Functional Assessor role that comes with 9 to 5 hours and true hybrid working - plus the chance to make the most of your medical skills. Could you be a Functional Assessor? Read on to find out.

The role

As a Functional Assessor, your main task will be to assess individuals and how their disabilities or conditions affect their work life. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll listen carefully and take down each person's medical history before performing a physical examination. You'll then produce concise, accurate reports for the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) so they can decide each person's eligibility for benefits.

The role involves meeting people both face-to-face and via telephone/video. But whether you connect online or in person, you'll be sensitive, compassionate and able to ask the right questions while upholding best practice standards.

Rest assured that you'll have the time you need to make a precise assessment and give each person your whole attention. And while you'll work unsupervised, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team - support is all part of the package.

Once you apply, one of our specialist sjb medical recruiters will support you through the virtual application submission process. Please note that you must be committed to working at least three days per week for the part-time role.

About you

• An HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 12 months' post-registration experience within the past five years.
• Continuous Professional Development present on your CV.
• Great oral and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and respond to a rapidly changing environment.
• IT skills and experience of using a range of software
• Self-aware and focused on professional development
• Honest and able to maintain integrity and customer confidentiality
• Motivated to contribute to quality customer service, demonstrating empathy, respect and sensitivity in assessment delivery.
• Able to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines and standards.
• Ready to work as a reliable and efficient team member and willing to support the multi-disciplinary team.
• Are eligible to work in the UK (Unfortunately, sponsorship is not possible.)

Benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• £1,000 after six months & £1,000 after 12 months (if approved).
• Quality-related bonus of up to 10% once approved and eligible.
• 25 days of annual leave + BH with option to buy additional days or sell back.
• Annual registration fees paid.
• A comprehensive training programme.
• Full IT equipment provided for remote working.
• Regular 1-2-1 reviews with your manager.
• Up to 6% employer matched pension contribution.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• Wellbeing, care and support - i.e. Room to talk (counselling), peer support, wellbeing webinars, a Wisdom Wellbeing app and more.

Training

You can look forward to four days of dedicated CPD per year, 1:1 clinical coaching with a dedicated coach and communities of practice. There'll also be the opportunity to undertake professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching to expand your capabilities. Other development opportunities include internal promotion and the chance to be part of a global network of healthcare professionals and work in various sectors. This is where it starts: apply now and take the first step.

Why SJB Medical

We are the longest-standing recruitment agency for DWP assessor contractors and pride ourselves on the support we give our healthcare candidates throughout the whole recruitment process. We believe that a diverse workforce adds to the success of our clients and as such, are committed to maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity throughout our recruitment process.

Job applicants will receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status. Our job advertisements will clearly and accurately state the requirements of the role to enable applicants to assess their suitability. To give everyone a fair experience, we will review and consider reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

Level 2/3 Nursery and Early Years Practitioner/Educator and Deputy opportunities - Buckinghamshire - Nuffield Health Nuffy Bear Nurseries

Permanent - Full time hours (40 hours) Monday to Friday or split over 4 days

Competitive salaries depending on role with excellent benefits, includes childcare discount, private healthcare, pension, onsite parking, free gym membership and more

We have a number of fantastic opportunities across one of our brilliant Nuffy Bear nurseries inside the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.

Joining the team you'll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, and a forestry school, making this a truly unique opportunity.

If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us will give you the chance to learn by working with some of the best. You are to qualified to at least level 2 EY Practitioner, you already understand how to communicate with young children and you want to work in a nursery setting. Ideally, you have a Paediatric First Aid qualification, but this isn't essential.

In addition to this if your are seeking a more senior role and you are qualified with either the NNEB, an NVQ Level 3/4, BTEC, BA Hons or equivalent. Ideally, you also hold Early Years Practitioner Status and Paediatric First Aid and food hygiene qualifications.

As you'd expect, you'll require an enhanced DBS for these roles.

Helping you feel good.

We promise that we will support you with training opportunities, career development options and our unique health & wellbeing focused benefits package.

This includes:

• Free Gym membership across all our Fitness & Wellbeing clubs, further discount on services on site and partner and child memberships

• Free private healthcare, including online GP services

• Discount off Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries.

• Company Pension Scheme

• Training and Development opportunities

• Free health assessment plus more...

We will also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. We want to help you live well and get the balance right in life, so we will give you 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and this will increase as you build your career with us, plus much more.

It starts with you.